The wellness center will be open Thanksgiving Day from 9AM to 1130PM. Choice an option that works best for you either at the wellness center or mobile massage delivery to your door. Book online at http://yupzup.com/booknow

Yesterday evening, I shared highlights of 6 common healing flowers and herbs that anyone can use to support their wellness and bolster the health and wellness of their loved ones. We looked at Arnica, Calendula, Yarrow, Rose hips, Roman Chamomile and Thyme with a focus on their unique therapeutic actions, chemical constituents and spiritual nature.

The 7 Pillars of Self Care: Health literacy– understanding how your health can impact your wellbeing and how your actions can make a difference.Self-awareness– understanding your current physical and mental health as well as how you can improve in these areas. Physical activity– understanding how physical activity, in all of its forms, have benefits to our physical and mental health and making efforts to increase your own activity level in ways you enjoy. Healthy eating– understanding the role of a healthy diet in improving your physical and mental health and including foods that promote good health. Risk avoidance or mitigation– understanding the impact of unhealthy behaviours and trying to reduce their impact by quitting tobacco, limiting alcohol, getting vaccinated, practicing safe sex, using sunscreens, etc. Good hygiene– understanding the risks of poor hygiene and working to avoid those risks by washing hands regularly, brushing teeth, washing food when preparing meals, etc. Rational …

International Self-Care on July 24th, by Keith Jenkins "In the United States, 80 percent of illness is thought to be preventable, including eight of the nine leading causes of death (PreventDisease.com). How we eat, how much we exercise, our addictions, our stress levels, our environment, how we relate to others – we know that these and many other factors influence how we feel. The challenge is not in knowing how we ‘ought’ to do things but in making the transition from knowledge to practice." (1) This month we will highlight a topic on Self-Care every week. On International Self-Care Day we will meet for tai-chi, hand reflexology and breathing exercises at the Tecolote Park and at the Mission Hills Park. To close out the day, you are invited to an evening coffee/tea klatch. Stay tuned for an update this coming Monday, July 9th that will share location and times for the event on July 24th I hope you had a wonderful Independence holiday and welcome to your Summer 2018! 1) Dep…

Special holiday hours are in effect with late evening start times available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Bodywork sessions may be booked to start up till 11:45pm. Book on-line at http://yupzup.com/booknow or text (619)-204-5967.

Access to and from the wellness center by means of the I-5 Sea World Drive and Clairemont freeway exits will be excellent with limited traffic concerns throughout the holiday.

Be advised that mobile massage is not available in Downtown San Diego, Mission Beach, La Jolla Shores, Pacific Beach and the oceanfront side of Ocean Beach during Independence Day.

Reflexology massage now offered at Yup Zup Muscle Therapy & Bodywork. This treatment shares an invigorating yet relaxing foot, hand and neck massage that includes a 34 point foot and 10 point hand reflexology routine. The session opens with a hot towel foot wrap, followed by a stimulating Himalayan salt foot scrub, and then a 34 point foot treatment to reflexively work the body's major organs, back, legs, feet, arms, hands and neck. A short, 10 point hand massage and soothing neck rub gracefully closes out the session.

Reflexology is an ancient healing art that has been known to humankind for many years. It was first practiced in the Egyptian, Indian and Chinese cultures. It is generally defined as the manual manipulation of the feet in order to stimulate through subtle energy reflexes, the various parts of the body to promote health and well-being. It works through homeostatis, but its not a curative technique. The therapist u…

Keith has practiced in integrative health for over seven years and received formal training at the School of Healing Arts Pacific Beach and University of Alaska Anchorage. His evidence-informed practice blends Eastern and Western health & wellness knowledge as applied to injury recovery, sports performance, self-care, body mechanics, movement, pain reduction and relaxation. Outside of his practice, he is attending law school and continuing his training to become a Tai-Chi Chuan instructor.
He is licensed to practice through the State of California Massage Therapy Council (CMT #59131), and is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and American Tai Chi and Qigong Association (ATCQA).